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YC62 TVF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 146,159 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 107,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 81,606 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,868 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 68,855 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads worn close to limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,335 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 49,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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YC62 TVF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC62 TVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC62 TVF registered?

YC62 TVF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 TVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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